Tender

Cath Lab Consumables and Cardiology Stents

  • The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-007446

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-02a487

Published 9 April 2021, 4:45pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent

Edinburgh

EH12 9EB

Email

john.gavin@nhs.scot

Telephone

+44 1698794410

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM - Scotland

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Health


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Cath Lab Consumables and Cardiology Stents

Reference number

NP63520

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 33140000 - Medical consumables

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (‘the Authority’) acting

through its division Procurement, Commissioning & Facilities is undertaking this procurement of the supply and delivery of Cath Lab Consumables and Cardiology Stents for use in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention procedures (Angioplasty) and related service and support (‘Products’) on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health

Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards

established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as ‘Participating Authorities’)

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
18

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Microcatheters for use in Cardiology

Lot No

16

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33123220 - Cardio-angiography devices

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Microcatheters for use in Cardiology.

We envisage that all eligible potential Framework participants will be awarded in this LOT.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 70

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

2x12 Month extension available.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Angio Guidewires for use in Cardiology

Lot No

17

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33123220 - Cardio-angiography devices

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Angio Guidewires for use in Cardiology.

We envisage that all eligible potential Framework participants will be awarded in this LOT.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 70

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

2x12 Month extension available.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Calcium Management for use in Cardiology

Lot No

18

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33123220 - Cardio-angiography devices

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Calcium Management for use in Cardiology.

We envisage that all eligible potential Framework participants will be awarded in this LOT.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 70

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

2x12 Month extension available.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Balloon Catheters for use in Cardiology

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141210 - Balloon catheters

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Balloon Catheters for use in Cardiology.

We envisage that a maximum of five (5) potential Framework Participants who scored the highest score for each lot (assessed against the award criteria) will be appointed to the Framework Agreement.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 70

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

2x12 Month extension available.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Diagnostic Catheters for use in Cardiology

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141200 - Catheters

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Diagnostic Catheters for use in Cardiology.

We envisage that a maximum of five (5) potential Framework Participants who scored the highest score for each lot (assessed against the award criteria) will be appointed to the Framework Agreement.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 70

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

2x12 Month extension available.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Guide Catheters for use in Cardiology

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141200 - Catheters

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Guide Catheters for use in cardiology.

We envisage that a maximum of five (5) potential Framework Participants who scored the highest score for each lot (assessed against the award criteria) will be appointed to the Framework Agreement.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 70

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

2x12 Month extension available.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Guide Extension Catheters for use in Cardiology

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33141200 - Catheters

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Guide Extension Catheters for use in cardiology.

We envisage that a maximum of five (5) potential Framework Participants who scored the highest score for each lot (assessed against the award criteria) will be appointed to the Framework Agreement.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 70

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

2x12 Month extension available.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Femoral Introducers for use in Cardiology

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33123220 - Cardio-angiography devices

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Femoral Introducers for use in Cardiology.

We envisage that a maximum of five (5) potential Framework Participants who scored the highest score for each lot (assessed against the award criteria) will be appointed to the Framework Agreement.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 70

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

2x12 Months extension available.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Radial Introducers for use in Cardiology

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33123220 - Cardio-angiography devices

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Radial Introducers for use in Cardiology.

We envisage that a maximum of five (5) potential Framework Participants who scored the highest score for each lot (assessed against the award criteria) will be appointed to the Framework Agreement.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 70

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

2x12 Month extension available.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Radial Compression Devices for use in Cardiology

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33123220 - Cardio-angiography devices

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Radial Compression Devices for use in Cardiology.

We envisage that a maximum of five (5) potential Framework Participants who scored the highest score for each lot (assessed against the award criteria) will be appointed to the Framework Agreement.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 70

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

2x12 Month Extension available.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

FFR Measurement Systems for use in Cardiology

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33123220 - Cardio-angiography devices

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of FFR Measurement Systems for use in Cardiology.

We envisage that a maximum of four (4) potential Framework Participants who scored the highest score for each lot (assessed against the award criteria) will be appointed to the Framework Agreement.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 70

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

2x12 Month extension available.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Intra Aortic Balloons for use in Cardiology

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33123220 - Cardio-angiography devices

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Intra Aortic Balloons for use in Cardiology.

We envisage that a maximum of four (4) potential Framework Participants who scored the highest score for each lot (assessed against the award criteria) will be appointed to the Framework Agreement.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 70

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

2x12 Month extension available.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Inflation Devices for use in Cardiology

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33123220 - Cardio-angiography devices

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Inflation Devices for use in Cardiology.

We envisage that a maximum of four (4) potential Framework Participants who scored the highest score for each lot (assessed against the award criteria) will be appointed to the Framework Agreement.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 70

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

2x12 Month extension available.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Vascular Closure Devices for use in Cardiology

Lot No

11

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33123220 - Cardio-angiography devices

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Vascular Closure Devices for use in Cardiology.

We envisage that a maximum of four (4) potential Framework Participants who scored the highest score for each lot (assessed against the award criteria) will be appointed to the Framework Agreement.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 70

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

2x12 Month extension available.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

IVUS Catheters

Lot No

12

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33123220 - Cardio-angiography devices

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The provision of IVUS Catheters for use in Cardiology.

We envisage that a maximum of four (4) potential Framework Participants who scored the highest score for each lot (assessed against the award criteria) will be appointed to the Framework Agreement.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 70

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

2x12 months extension available.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

OCT Catheters

Lot No

13

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33123220 - Cardio-angiography devices

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of OCT/OFDI Catheters for use in Cardiology.

We envisage that a maximum of four (4) potential Framework Participants who scored the highest score for each lot (assessed against the award criteria) will be appointed to the Framework Agreement.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 70

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

2x12 Months extension available.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Drug Eluting Stents for use in Cardiology

Lot No

14

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33123220 - Cardio-angiography devices

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Drug Eluting Stents for use in Cardiology.

We envisage that a maximum of four (4) potential Framework Participants who scored the highest score for each lot (assessed against the award criteria) will be appointed to the Framework Agreement.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 70

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

2x12 Month extension available.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Drug Eluting Balloons for use in Cardiology

Lot No

15

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33123220 - Cardio-angiography devices

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Drug Eluting Balloons for use in Cardiology.

We envisage that all eligible potential Framework participants will be awarded in this LOT.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 70

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

2x12 Month extension available.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

List and brief description of conditions:

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in breach of any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulation 2015.

It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types of insurance indicated below:

Employers (compulsory) liability insurance = GBP 5 000 000

— public liability insurance = GBP 5 000 000

— professional indemnity insurance = GBP 2 000 000

— product liability insurance = GBP 5 000 000.

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required

All candidates will be required to provide a statement covering the 3 previous financial years, including the overall turnover of the candidate and the turnover in respect of the activities which are of a similar type to the subject matter of this notice.

Where the potential framework participant is unable for a valid reason to provide the information required the authority may accept such other information provided by the potential framework participant as the authority considers appropriate.

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria

Suppliers responses will be completed within the ITT, with the use of the open procedure and exclusion based on inability to demonstrate ability to service NHSS requirements satisfactorily.

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required

The following requirements will all be mandatory within the ITT, suppliers who cannot meet these requirements will be excluded:

1) All products must be latex free inclusive of packaging,

2) Products must be CE marked in accordance with MDD/93/42/EEC

3) All tendered products must be sterile

4) All tendered products must be single use

5) Product Traceability - Potential framework participants must confirm all products tendered for contain batch/lot codes with expiry dates.

6) Compliant to ISO 13485

7) GS1 complaint or working towards

8) The prices of all products must be valid for the first two years of the framework.

9) Where there are any product changes, the authority must be given three months notice.

10) Consignment Stock: Compliance to NHS Scotland Consignment Stock agreement.


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 16

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

14 May 2021

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

14 May 2021

Local time

1:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.3) Additional information

This framework agreement will apply:

Golden Jubilee Hospital (National Waiting Times Centre Board)

NHS 24

NHS Ayrshire and Arran

NHS Borders

NHS Dumfries and Galloway

NHS Education of Scotland

NHS Fife

NHS Forth Valley

NHS Grampian

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Health Scotland

NHS Highland

NHS Lanarkshire

NHS Lothian

NHS Orkney

Healthcare Improvement Scotland

NHS Shetland

NHS Tayside.

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (‘the Authority’) acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of (add description here...) (‘Products’) on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Join Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as ‘Participating Authorities’), where applicable.

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The project code is - 17640

For more information http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/infocentre.aspx?ID=2343

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The project code is 17640. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 17640. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343

The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason:

This framework will not be Sub-contracted.

Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361

A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:

NHSS Community Benefits Marketplace. – Suppliers will be asked to commit to engaging with the Community Benefits Marketplace once it goes live.

(SC Ref:638974)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Sherriff Court House

27 Chambers Street

Edinburgh

EH1 1LB

Email

edinburgh@scotcourts.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1312252525

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

The Authority will notify economic operators who submitted a tender or(where no deselection process has previously been made)applied to be selected to tender, of its decision to award the Framework Agreement which notification will contain, among other information, a summary of the reasons as to why the economic operator was unsuccessful. The notification will incorporate a ‘standstill period’ of a minimum of 10(ten) clear calendar days (or a minimum of 15(fifteen)if the communication method used is not electronic)between the date on which the Authority despatches the notice(s)and the date on which the Authority proposes to conclude the relevant Framework Agreement. The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority during the standstill period will automatically continue the prohibition on entering into the Framework Agreement until the court proceedings are determined, discontinued or disposed of, or the court, by interim order, brings to amend the prohibition. The remedies that may be awarded by the courts before the Framework Agreement has been entered into include the setting aside of the decision to award the Framework Agreement to the winning tenderer(s). The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority after the Framework Agreement has been entered into will not affect the Framework Agreement unless grounds for the imposition of special penalties under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 can be established. Otherwise the remedies that maybe awarded by the courts where the Framework Agreement has been entered into are limited to the award of damages.